drax in # movies • 1 hour ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Love and Other Catastrophes (1996)In the mid-1990s, thanks to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, independent films gained a certain level of popularity. The true independence of these filmmakers was often reflected in the…drax in # movies • 11 hours ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Extreme Measures (1996)As we reflect on this year's celebrity obituaries, we can't help but notice the increasing number of individuals who have surpassed the age of a century. What was once considered a rare occurrence…drax in # movies • 13 hours ago • 4 min readFilm Review: The Madness of King George (1994)In this part of the world, the violent events that transpired in North America between 1775 and 1783 are referenced as the "American War of Independence" rather than the "American Revolution". For…drax in # movies • 18 hours ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Some Mother's Son (1996)George S. Patton once said that a good soldier should never die for his country; instead, their duty is to compel the enemy to make that sacrifice. However, this notion has been challenged by the…drax in # movies • 21 hours ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Emma (1996)Gwyneth Paltrow may not be considered the best Hollywood actress of her generation, but she is undeniably one of the most intriguing. Her talent lies in her ability to effortlessly handle a British…drax in # movies • yesterday • 2 min readFilm Review: Twin Town (1997)Many Continental Europeans often mistakenly refer to Britons as "English," overlooking the rich cultural diversity that includes Scots and Welsh. The 1990s brought a wave of popular British films…drax in # movies • 2 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)One of the more intriguing Hollywood trends of the 1990s - and perhaps the only one rooted in originality, artistic integrity, and genuine passion - was the wave of films created by young black…drax in # movies • 2 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: This World, then the Fireworks (1997)In the obituary for Charles Bronson, one of the world's most respected magazines claimed that today's films are more violent than those from Charles Bronson's era. The author of this review…drax in # movies • 2 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Shine (1996)When I first heard about Shine , the 1996 Australian drama directed by Scott Hicks, I couldn't help but think, "It's that time of year." Released in the USA at the end of the year, it was…drax in # movies • 2 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)Life imitates art, even when the art happens to be an art-themed film. In 1959, Roger Corman made A Bucket of Blood , a trash classic about a loser who frequents bohemian artist circles only to…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Mondo Bobo (1997)When evaluating films from countries with struggling film industries, the author of this review is often confronted with a dilemma. Should judgments be based solely on the film's merits, or should…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Volcano (1997)Feature films are, by definition, a distortion of reality, but at times the extent of this distortion can be seen as insulting to viewers' intelligence. Hollywood often distorts reality by…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Conspiracy Theory (1997)The increasing number of sequels and remakes in Hollywood showcases a depletion of creative potential. When an original idea does manage to break through, the results are often lackluster. One such…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: From Dachau with Love (Grüsse aus Dachau, 2003)Growing up in a small town can often limit one's perspective on the world, only expanding after experiencing different places. For German filmmaker Bernd Fischer, this departure brought an unusual…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: My Fellow Americans (1996)George W. Bush's universal disdain outside the USA is often attributed less to his character or policies and more to the belief that his election to the US Presidency was somehow unnatural. In the…drax in # movies • 3 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: The Stendhal Syndrome (La sindrome di Stendhal, 1996)When discussing great horror filmmakers, the average person might mention names like John Carpenter or Wes Craven. However, true connoisseurs of the genre would bring up Dario Argento, the Italian…drax in # movies • 4 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Mighty Aphrodite (1995)Being a prolific filmmaker can be an artistic virtue in itself, but often quantity comes at the expense of quality. For most of his career, Woody Allen managed to avoid this curse, and his films…drax in # movies • 4 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Kansas City (1996)One of the most alluring aspects of films is their ability to transport audiences to past eras, allowing them to immerse themselves in worlds otherwise out of reach. This enchanting journey is a key…drax in # movies • 4 days ago • 3 min readFilm Review: Looking for Richard (1996)Arguably, the greatest thing about William Shakespeare's opus is not just its ability to inspire actors, writers, and filmmakers for over four centuries. It lies in its capacity to be interpreted…drax in # movies • 4 days ago • 2 min readFilm Review: Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)Jackie Chan's films are often both easy and hard to review. They are easy because they tend to resemble each other, and they are hard because the reviewer always must find something original in the…